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OM 4174

1987 Porsche 928 S

Blue Petrol 4957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,656 mi
Last recorded171,656 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Porsche 928 S114,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOM 4174
MakePorsche
Model928 S
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,957cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2019 171,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Dec 2014 171,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 171,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2013 169,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,289 miles

play in o/s steering rack

interior mirror missing

n/s/r fog lamp n/w

o/s outer door handle broken

play in steering rack mounting bushes

slight blow from o/s/f exhaust

steering rack leaking slightly

stonechip in windscreen

windscreen washers aimed high

Fail 31 Jul 2012 168,953 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

interior mirror missing

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f caliper plates lifting

n/s/r flexible brake hose ferrules and fittings corroded

n/s/r fog lamp n/w

o/s handbrake cable collapsed

o/s outer door handle broken

o/s parking brake effort low

o/s/r outer cv boot split

oil leak on gearbox and fluid low

play in o/s steering rack

play in steering rack mounting bushes

rear tyres cracking

slight blow o/s/f exhaust

steering rack leaking

stonechip in windscreen

surface corrosion on all brake discs

washers aimed high

How Reliable is the Porsche 928 S?

Based on 20,949 MOT tests across 1,961 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
700
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,961
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 751
Headlamp aim too low 593
fog lamp not working 553
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
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OM 4174 is a 1987 Porsche 928 S in Blue with a 4,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 928 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 114,339 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 928 S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 751 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OM 4174, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 928 S typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Porsche 928 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OM 4174 is a 1987 Porsche 928 S, first registered on 15 June 1987.

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